Pakistan, Oct. 15 -- Pakistan made a dream start to their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 campaign by defeating defending champions South Africa by 93 runs in the opening Test at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. The Men in Green delivered an all-round performance, with spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan and pacer Shaheen Afridi playing crucial roles in sealing the memorable victory.

Chasing 277 for victory, South Africa's batting lineup crumbled under pressure and was dismissed for 183 in 60.5 overs. The visitors suffered early blows when Aiden Markram was dismissed for just three runs by Noman Ali. Wiaan Mulder followed soon after, leaving the Proteas struggling at 18-2. Despite a brief partnership between Ryan Rickelton and Tony de Z...